Nutrition
Do something wonderful for your body, and enjoy the seductive taste and nutrition value of Canadian Atlantic Lobster.

The meat from a hard-shell lobster is low in fat and carbohydrates, while high in protein it has less saturated fat, calories and cholesterol than other products such as pork, extra lean beef, and white chicken meat.

Less than 100 calories per serving (89% of calories from protein), Canadian Atlantic Lobster is a great meal choice for any diet.

A comparison of some of the more popular protein foods is listed in this table.

These foods were selected on the basis that they represent the leanest alternatives that would be sought after by health-conscious individuals.

The table highlights that Canadian Atlantic Lobster still represents one of the most beneficial sources of protein. A single serving of Canadian Atlantic Lobster affords the lowest number of calories per serving; the highest proportion of protein, yet is the lowest in fat content (five calories from fat).

More important is the fact that lobster meat contains only 0.1 g of saturated fats, 1/10 that of turkey (light meat), which was the next closest food. The level of cholesterol for Canadian Atlantic Lobster was among the lowest in the table and only slightly higher than salmon and turkey.

Because Canadian Atlantic Lobster derives almost all of its calories from protein, it offers considerable flexibility in satisfying dietary needs. For those wishing to lower their fat or carbohydrate intake, lobster offers one of the best choices for protein consumption. In addition, Canadian Atlantic Lobster can be used in a variety of dishes to provide a more balanced caloric intake.

In addition to being a healthy source of protein, Canadian Atlantic Lobster is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is high in vitamin B12, an excellent source of copper and selenium and a good source of phosphorus. Considering lobster is low in fat, virtually free of saturated fat and only has 1 g of carbohydrate per serving it is plain to see that Canadian Atlantic Lobster is a great choice for any healthy diet.